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Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center

9 Riverbend Dr Bldg 9, Stamford, CT 069075.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2023
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About Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center

Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Stamford, Connecticut. The state has licensed it since May 18, 2023, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
Parent updatesParent app (Parent Engagement app)
MoreFounded 2006
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
180 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2023
License number
#DCCC.70705
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 2

For comparison: 92% of Connecticut daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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See all 8 visits
  1. Aug 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(5) 050- Food Service Inspection

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-7a(d)(10)(A-H) 082- Toileting

  2. Sep 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      19a-79-6a(a)(5) 050- Food Service Inspection

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F) 035- Consultants

  3. Aug 1, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3)(A) 041- Injury, Illness, Incident, Accident reports

  4. Jun 27, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(3)(B) 042- Parent notification of illness or injury

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-3a(a) 002-Ensuring the safety & health of children

  5. Feb 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-7a(d)(6)-(f)(3) 077- Exits, stairs, hallways unobstructed

  6. Sep 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4) 102-Oral/Topical/Inhalant/Injectable Medications: Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission/MAR

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(E) 038-Individual Care Plan (Signed by Parent/Staff)

  7. May 16, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-10(e)(4) 120-Washed/Disinfected

  8. Oct 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2) 016-Staff Health Records

    • Health, medication and illness

      19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e) 037-Child Health Records/Immunizations/TB

    • Safety and hazards

      19a-79-10(h)(2) 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible

Copied from Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Mar 1990. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center

Is Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 18, 2023.

When was Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center last inspected?

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 92% of Connecticut daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center care for?

180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (203) 561-2646 to ask.

What is Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center's phone number?

(203) 561-2646.

Where is Cottontails Childcare and Learning Center?

9 Riverbend Dr Bldg 9, Stamford, CT 06907. The nearest other daycare we list is Edgewood Academy, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing (license and visits).